Two to four hours after ingestion; nausa, vomiting, diarrhea, and prostration with little or no fever.

What causes the rare disease called botulism?

Exotoxins produced by Clostridium botulinum.

Which fish concentrate ciguatoxin?

Grouper, snapper, jack, and barracuda.

What mollusks concentrate the toxin associated with "red tide"?

Clams, oysters, scallops, and mussels.

What defines an incident in which two or more persons experience a similar illness resulting from the ingestion of a common food and epidemiological analysis implicates the food as the source of the illness?

FBDO (Food borne disease outbreak)

What are the four steps in performing an outbreak investigation?

Verify there is an epidemic or outbreak. Complete case history questionnaires. Establish a diagnosis etiologically if possible. Collect food samples and containers.

What technique is used when collecting food samples and containers?

Aseptic

What's the incubation period for Bacillus cereus for vomitting toxin?

1-6 hrs

What's the incubation period for Bacillus cereus for diarrheal toxin?

6-24 hrs

What's the incubation period for Brucella?

Days to months, but usually less than 30 days

What's the incubation period for Campylobacter?

2-10 days, but usually 2-5 days

Samples of perishable foods should be chilled and held below what temperature?

Below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius), but should not be frozen.